It is the ancient capital of Caucasian Albania and is a cultural landmark for Azerbaijan. Many artifacts and ruins have been excavated. It takes us on a journey to the 3rd and 4th centuries BC. and trade was one of the most important activities of the inhabitants throughout time. Over the centuries it was occupied by Georgians, Mongols, Persians and Russians. It is considered as one of the cities that is full of greenery and rich in culture.
Currency: Azerbaijani Manat
Calling Code: +994
Nearest airports from city center: Qabala Airport (24km), Zaqatala Airport (157km), Ganja Airport (172km), Baku Airport (237km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER (Chukhur Gabala 3613)
The three-story building has an exhibition and conference hall. Also, a restoration laboratory and an archaeological fund. It has many archaeological exhibits.
*** HISTORICAL ETHNOGRAPHY MUSEUM
It is one of the museums that are particularly interesting for the ethnographic, archaeological, and numismatic elements of the city and the country.
*** GABALA CITY NEW MOSQUE
It was opened in 2013 and is one of the most distinctive architectural mosques in Azerbaijan. The area of the building is 715 square meters.
*** VENDAM VILLAGE
Many tourists prefer to make the approximately 20-minute road trip to see one of the most beautiful parts of Azerbaijan up close.
*** THE GATES OF ALBANIAN
It is one of the trademarks of Gabala. It deserves to be one of your first walks in the city.
*** CHUKHUR GABALA
About 25 kilometers away from the city center you will find a beautiful village where there are ruins of the old city. See the ruins of huge buildings, fortress walls and more that will take you back in time.
*** WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL PARK (XVF4+PFG, Haydar Aliyev, Gabala)
It is a historical Soviet memorial to those who fought and died during World War II.
*** NOHUR LAKE
The artificial lake created after World War II is worth visiting. It is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery.
*** YEDDI GOZEL WATERFALL
It is a wonderful natural landscape that we would recommend you to visit. It is a little outside the city center.
*** KHAZRA VILLAGE TOMBSTONES
The history of Khazra village is directly related to the Arab occupation of the region and the spread of Islam. There are graves of important persons.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** It is worth a walk to the Congress Center which is an impressive architectural building.
*** Take your ride and find yourself at Cable Car Tufandag Resort Station.
*** Tufandag Mountain Resort Of Gabala is a place that tourists visit to enjoy the snow.
*** Central Library of Gabala is another place worth seeing.
FOOD AND DRINK
Azeri cuisine is influenced by Turkish and Russian cuisine. Try Dasharavi kebabs, Plov (basmati pilaf with saffron), Dolma (lamb dumplings), Piti (meat with pulses, chestnuts and plums), soups, Saj Ichi (variety of roasted meats), Buglama (lamb stew), Lavangi (baked stuffed meat). It goes without saying that restaurants have separate recipes for kebap or lahmajun. Also try the traditional Kefli Becha (chicken) and Dovga which is a yogurt soup. Taste baklava and hamzali halva too. Of course you will find restaurants with American, European, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. For dessert, try the traditional baklava and you will be delighted. Drink Buza which is one of the traditional drinks of Azerbaijan.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find hotels and apartments at very good prices in the city center and at a distance of even 15 kilometers outside the city.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Gabaland is the ideal place to visit and have a good time with your child or children.
*** Gabala Shooting Club! Ideal place for shooting enthusiasts.
*** Gabala Shopping Center is one of the most important places in the city for your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by bus.
CITIES NEAR GABALA
Major cities close to Gabala are Ganja (130km), Sumqayit (212km), Baku (216km), Tbilisi (375km), Yerevan (450km).
